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From commercial enterprises and charities to personal challenges and opportunities, Russell-Cooke’s award-winning team of advisors is here to do what’s right for you.
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Advising clients in London, UK-wide and internationally

We are a top 100 legal firm with around 250 lawyers. We work for a mix of commercial, not-for-profit and private clients.

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Rural and agribusiness services

Our rural and agribusiness team advises clients across the agricultural sector, helping them navigate complex legal and regulatory issues. Drawing on the firm’s broad commercial expertise, we offer tailored, pragmatic guidance on land use, succession planning, diversification, and wider rural business matters.

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Rural and agribusiness services

Our experienced agribusiness team support landed estates, farmers, and agribusinesses in areas such as rural asset management, diversification, estate planning, and agricultural disputes. 

Russell-Cooke wins Law Firm of the Year: The Independents

We were proud to be named Law Firm of the Year: The Independents at The Lawyer Awards 2025. The award recognises our outstanding client service, commitment to ethical practice and continued growth.

Three men smiling in black tie - the left man is in white blazer and the two men on the right are in black blazers. The man in the middle is holding the trophy. Russell-Cooke scoops Law Firm of the Year: The Independents at The Lawyer Awards

Responsible Business Report 24-25

At Russell-Cooke, we are committed to doing the right thing for our people, communities and the environment, and support those seeking access to justice. In this year's report, we chart our progress against last year's objectives and outline our targets for the year ahead.

To find out more, read our 2024-5 Responsible Business report

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Russell-Cooke news and insights

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News

04.11.2025

SEND reform on hold: what the delay means for families and schools

In a new briefing, Erin Smart explores the Department for Education’s decision to postpone publication of its White Paper on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reform until 2026...
Erin Smart, Associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, family and children team.
Erin Smart
3 min Read
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04.11.2025

Inheritance tax: an era of change for lifetime gifting—Tax Adviser

Partner James Cook has contributed an article to Tax Adviser which explores the significant inheritance tax (IHT) reforms expected in the upcoming Autumn Budget 2025...
James Cook, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, private client team.
James Cook
1 min Read
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31.10.2025

A memorable Monday for a first-seat ‘TED’ trainee at Russell-Cooke

Deya Shergill documents the second Monday of her training contract as a first-seat trainee in the trust and estate disputes (TED) team in Bedford Row...
Deya Shergill, trainee solicitor at Russell-Cooke
Deya Shergill
2 min Read
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